Car of your dreams. 

"SlickMcRick" (slickmcrick) 12/12/2014 at 14:01 • Filed to: None

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Far too often on this site we overuse this meme. Making all of these false claims that if a certain car gets made we will automatically drop cash and right into a car payment.

The car of my dreams is simple. Unfortunately it doesn't exist. What I want is essentially a Mustang sedan. All of the same engine and transmission choices but with comfortable seating for 4 or 5 people. I would get a 5.0 with a manual transmission in a heartbeat.

I ask you this. What's your dream vehicle that if made you would honestly run to a dealership and tell them to "SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!"?

whatisthatsound > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:03

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If they bring the R 400 to the USA whatever car and toys I own will be sold immediately for it.

Frosted > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:04

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Mitsubishi Mirage with Evo X motor and suspension.

TheJWT > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:04

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Probably not the 5.0 you're referring to but otherwise it ticks all your boxes...

For Sweden > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:04

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Isn't the Chevrolet SS or Dodge Charger pretty close to the spirit of a Mustang sedan?

PushToStart > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:04

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The Ferrari F40. Unfortunately, I don't have the correct amount of money for them to take, lol.

SlickMcRick > TheJWT 12/12/2014 at 14:05

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What beautiful work of art is this? Something tell me is forbidden fruit.

Doge_Supreme drives a BRZ > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:05

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Subaru releases an STi coupe again with the FA20 turbo engine.

Jagvar > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:08

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Ford LTD, dude!

SlickMcRick > For Sweden 12/12/2014 at 14:08

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It's close but not what I want. The SS is more-so in line with what I want but I would love to see what Ford could do with it. Plus the SS starts at almost $45k. Waaaay out of my budget by at least $10k.

SlickMcRick > Frosted 12/12/2014 at 14:08

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Hmmm that sounds like a perfect sleeper. How much would you pay for one?

SlickMcRick > whatisthatsound 12/12/2014 at 14:09

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That is a very nice specimen of VW but something tells me the price on that thing would be ludicrous.

UserNotFound > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:09

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Wouldn't that kind of be a Ford Falcon?

Also my answer is the Ford Falcon.

Jagvar > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:10

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Brown diesel manual Miata wagon.

Textured Soy Protein > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:10

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Grand Cherokee SRT if they added a proper low range to the transfer case.

I'd still probably buy one anyway if I had the scratch, but adding 4 low would be nice.

SlickMcRick > UserNotFound 12/12/2014 at 14:11

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It's kind of a Ford Falcon but I don't believe that offer all the engine choices I listed. I think they just use a straight 6.

whatisthatsound > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:11

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there is no doubt. But I think it will be like the 1M and be awesome and hold its value

SlickMcRick > Doge_Supreme drives a BRZ 12/12/2014 at 14:12

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Mannnn that would be the epic. That also would make me open my pockets. I honestly wish they would have just brought the concept car to life.

Steve in Manhattan > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:12

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This is sort of related to one of my pet peeves - I am immune from my own criticism because I really can't have a car in the city (expense, frequency of use) but I wonder if I'd put up or shut up given the opportunity. What I mean is that many enthusiasts bemoan the lack of a certain vehicle - let's say a Taurus SHO, a Chevy SS, an SRT Viper, then don't buy it when the manufacturer steps up and builds it. I believe the GTI Mark 1 was Germany-only way back when. Enthusiasts demanded it and, crucially, bought the car when VW stepped up and made it available.

Sn210 > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:13

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A bmw e90 335ix wagon with a 6-speed and in estoril blue...

UserNotFound > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:13

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Nah man they got the Coyote shortly after the Mustang, and they have always had pretty wicked V8s.

Frosted > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:13

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Well if it's starts at 13 grand now, I'd say 23,000 USD would be reasonable.

I'd go as high as 33 thousand though, because it'd be so stupidly fun to drive a 300 horsepower car that weighs only 1900 pounds. Alternatively, they can have my soul AND my firstborn child.

OPPOsaurus WRX > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:13

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Fusion ST wagon 6mt awd

SlickMcRick > Steve in Manhattan 12/12/2014 at 14:17

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Yes I've seen people complain that the same people clamoring for a certain product the most are the same one's that don't purchase the vehicle when it's made. That's why I decided to ask to finally see what people would honestly spend their money on. To be frank if I had the scratch I would have a Viper. I will have one before I die, unfortunately not sure if I'll ever purchase one new. Maybe a CPO.

SlickMcRick > UserNotFound 12/12/2014 at 14:20

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Why must I be tormented so much. Cars like this make me want to move to the outback despite how many deadly creatures there that are trying to kill you. Stupid, wretched import laws!! Country of freedom my big toe! ;(

Evil-B > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:20

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Nissan IDX Nismo, so many needs and infinite wants.

PLEASE MAKE IT

SlickMcRick > Sn210 12/12/2014 at 14:21

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Mmmm that's a rather tasteful choice. Aren't the wagons unfortunately only made in 328 trim?

Tekamul > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:23

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Manual 550i wagon with rear facing 3rd row for 2, with M sport option, power lift gate and a cold weather package. I could swing the cost as a minivan replacement.

CKeffer > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:23

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For a DD:

with the Sky-D engine, auto or manual, I don't really care. I'd be willing to pay the same as they are currently going for one, hell I'd even trade in my Focus ST to do it (mainly because I also have a Miata toy in the garage for a fun car, if it was the only car I could have I'd keep the ST).

for a fun car: Well, I already bought a Miata last year, but if I had the scratch, I would absolutely buy a Caterham or one of it's clones. After having driven one last year, I came to the conclusion that I honestly need to buy one eventually. So, one of these days (after the Miata dies or I just get bored with it) there will be a 7 clone in my garage, it's that simple.

SlickMcRick > Frosted 12/12/2014 at 14:23

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I think all of that tech and AWD will add weight too it. But I'm thinking no more than 2400lbs. How much does a stock Mirage weigh anyway? Also something like that would have to be closer to the $30k range because of those STI beating specs.

Sweet Trav > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:24

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SlickMcRick > OPPOsaurus WRX 12/12/2014 at 14:25

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The Fusion wagon is so beautiful. Too bad we don't get those over here smh. Still wonder why the Fusion hasn't had the ST treatment myself. The segment it's in needs a dash of sportiness.

Steve in Manhattan > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:27

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Do they CPO Vipers?

Yeah - my wants would probably revolve around Subaru doing the SVX right this time - 6 speed manual, lighter and smaller, maybe a targa roof, better weight distribution (mid-engine?). Would I buy it if I needed a car? Very nearly bought the last one in '97 - dealer too greedy so I went SHO.

SlickMcRick > Evil-B 12/12/2014 at 14:28

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If they made the IDX and it started around the $20k range like they were speaking about I'd be in line for it. Honestly that can drop the Juke motor and there and it would be loads of fun especially if it's such a lightweight. Nissan is talking about cutting weight off the current Z car and adding smaller engine options. It wouldn't be the same as this though. I still remember seeing the IDX on the front cover of car magazines and having to excuse myself because of the mess I made in my pants.

Frosted > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:28

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Stock Mirage now weighs 1990 pounds roughly (it's just under 2000). I don't necessarily mean AWD, but lowered and stiffer suspension would likely do wonders.

SlickMcRick > Tekamul 12/12/2014 at 14:29

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Don't forget AWD if you're going for the cold weather package you might as well tag that on. Plus it adds to is SAFETY points so now it'd even surpass the minivan choices.

You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much > Doge_Supreme drives a BRZ 12/12/2014 at 14:30

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That is a damn fine shoop. Crank it up to about 325hp and I would probably be trading in my 07.

OPPOsaurus WRX > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:32

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I'm guessing the Flex is to blame for the lack of Fusion wagon. The Flex with the Twin Turbo is basically an ST without the body kit.

SlickMcRick > CKeffer 12/12/2014 at 14:33

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I'm loving this sensible choice. I've always loved a Mazda 6 wagon. There's this upscale feel to them. I'd love if they made a Mazdaspeed6 again. I was too young to purchase one when they first came out and now the one's for sale have either high-mileage or you can almost guarantee they were driven hard. That would be a car I'd want from the beginning and take full advantage of all warranties.

StingrayJake > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:33

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Since we're talking vehicles that aren't in production...

If I actually had the money, I'd plunk it down on the Colorado ZR2. I've wanted a smaller pickup for awhile, especially something with better mpg. The off-road tweaks definitely appeal to me since I drive an early 2000s Z71 Silverado. I would just prefer it with the V6 over the diesel.

DoYouEvenShift > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:38

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I think Ford finally came to their senses and realized the Mustang wasn't the end all for performance. So you may get your wish soon.

SlickMcRick > Steve in Manhattan 12/12/2014 at 14:38

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2nd gen SHO or 3rd gen. I've always had a thing for the older SHOs but there reliability is what made me choose otherwise each time an opportunity presented itself. I'd imagine they get a low mileage Viper trade in that recent they'd CPO it. Well I certainly hope so because they'll have my money eventually. I'll never understand why the SVX didn't offer a manual transmission. They missed out on a lot of $$$ with that decision. Possibly got the person fired for omitting it as well.

Tekamul > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:41

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I intentionally skipped the X-drive. I like RWD in the snow.

That's one of the things that bugs me. In my area, the local BMW dealer maintains >90% of their stock as AWD. Just not the same level of fun.

SlickMcRick > Frosted 12/12/2014 at 14:41

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With that kind of power I'd certainly recommend it. Besides that just comes with the territory lifting the powertrain and drivetrain from an EVO X. So maybe my estimate was a little high. It may only add 200-300 lbs. Regardless 10/10 would hoon.

Evil-B > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:42

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I agree the Juke engine that could make for a ton of fun, from what i have read it's probably not going to be made, Nissan have gone from saying they don't have a platform for it to adding it to there Z lineup so its a 50/50 toss up right now.

If they do go ahead and make it needs to look like the concept then i will be rushing to my nearest Nissan dealer soiled underoos and all.

UserNotFound > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:42

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Sadly, the new unified Ford has killed off the Falcon. The last FPV, the GT-F 351, has a supercharged 5.0 making 471 bhp (or 536 bhp for 15-20 seconds using overboost).

http://www.autoblog.com/2014/06/15/fin…

SlickMcRick > OPPOsaurus WRX 12/12/2014 at 14:42

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Hmmm well how's that turning out for them Though I am quite a fan of the Flex, have been since day one. I think they are a bit overpriced though.

SlickMcRick > StingrayJake 12/12/2014 at 14:44

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I'm honestly amazed at the reasonable responses here. I was expecting everyone to jump completely out of their realistic budget. There's great hope that your dreams will be fulfilled shortly unlike mine unfortunately.

nermal > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:44

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I want one!!!!

SlickMcRick > Tekamul 12/12/2014 at 14:46

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Ahhh touche. I can verify hooning a 5 series in the rain with and without AWD are two COMPLETELY different things. Found this out with traction control turned off on both. Where do you reside?

BeaterGT > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:46

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G8 GXP.

DoYouEvenShift > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:48

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Fortunatelty for me that car already exist in various Corvettes, Camaros, Cadillacs, and Teslas. However, Im out of room currently, so I need to either get a bigger place or get rid of a couple here.

OPPOsaurus WRX > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:49

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yea i was a bit depressed when i saw the sticker. I mean it seems like they could save some cash buy killing it, and adding a fusion wagon. I bet the sales would get split between the wagon and the Explorer which would be good for both.

SlickMcRick > Evil-B 12/12/2014 at 14:49

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You'd have to beat me there. Sorry but I'm purchasing the first one. I'll be sure to wear my diaper that day. Don't need everyone to know my business. I hope Nissan does it though. Out of all the manufacturers they seem to be the only company pushing boundaries and bringing things that need not exist to life. For example the Juke R.

SlickMcRick > UserNotFound 12/12/2014 at 14:51

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..... It's a sad day for me. I'm now going to crawl into my hiding place and starve. Why must they do these things to me???

SlickMcRick > BeaterGT 12/12/2014 at 14:53

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Hmmm thanks for reminding me. I was thinking more-so of something that doesn't exist though. Realistically I'd get the G8. I saw a Firehawk for sale and tried to trade my car in to get it. Unfortunately it was a no go.

SlickMcRick > DoYouEvenShift 12/12/2014 at 14:54

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Hmmm bigger place. Or just pave whatever yard space you have and make it a mini parking garage. What does your current fleet consist of?

SlickMcRick > OPPOsaurus WRX 12/12/2014 at 14:57

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Sure would. And by killing it off a gently used Flex would fall right into me eager little hands.. I think what has me sold on it is the two tone color combos. It's just something so subtlety bold about it.

Tekamul > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:58

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Vermont

This describes my current state of existence for the next 4 months. But I'm DDing an FR-S with a set of hakkapeliittas and loving it.

OPPOsaurus WRX > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 14:58

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really? thats the one thing I dont like about it. It only works in certain combos but for the most part i like the color match roof.

SlickMcRick > Tekamul 12/12/2014 at 15:01

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You're a brave individual. Though snow drifting is best thing EVER!! People are afraid of RWD in snow for stupid reasons if you ask me. There's a certain limit to the amount of snow I'd drive any vehicle in. Sometimes you just have to call off of work or take public transportation. I don't feel like playing bumper cars with the bad drivers.

CKeffer > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 15:01

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I had a 1st gen hatchback w the 3.0L V6, and it was a great car, stood up to 4 years of monthly autocross events without complaint, could hold ridiculous amounts of cargo, and was fun to drive. Test drove the 3rd gen when it came out and loved the way it rode, and the interior was very comfy. My 2 complaints were: 1) not enough cargo room for my taste (once you go hatch and all that), and 2) it needed a bit more power (nothing crazy, but the added tq and slight bump in hp of the Sky d would have it right about where I want it, plus diesel MPGs are a nice bonus). But yeah, if they brought the long roof gen 3 to the states with a sky D under the hood, I would be trading in my ST for one in either touring or grad touring trim (depending on what kind of deal I could get on a GT).

Tapas > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 15:03

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F-Type Coupe

Sn210 > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 15:03

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Yep, unfortunately :( no 300hp twin turboed goodness in wagon form

SlickMcRick > OPPOsaurus WRX 12/12/2014 at 15:05

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I've always been partial towards the black roof because it blends in nicely with the tinted windows.

DoYouEvenShift > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 15:07

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It changes frequently, for the reason mentioned earlier. But it currently consists of several LS Fbodies and couple GM trucks.

Evil-B > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 15:07

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hahaha, seem like we have a race planned for the hopefully near future.

Evil-B > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 15:08

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Nissan has been making some very interesting R vehicles as of late.

UserNotFound > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 15:09

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Never forget what Mercedes Benz has done to us, brother.

SlickMcRick > CKeffer 12/12/2014 at 15:10

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Man that 1st gen wagon was beautiful. I remember when one of the car magazines made my dream come true and made it a Mazdaspeed6 wagon. Cried tears of joy. Haven't had the opportunity to drive the new 6 yet but it is definitely on my to do list. Like you I wish it had more power. It's a shame that only the Camry and Accord still pack V6 options. I hope they keep them too. Turbo 4s are nice and all but you can't beat the natural refinement and power of those V6s. There still the quickest in the class as well.

SlickMcRick > DoYouEvenShift 12/12/2014 at 15:15

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I need the backyard that you have. I wouldn't mind having a nice lot to choose from. Which is your favorite?

SlickMcRick > Evil-B 12/12/2014 at 15:16

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They've been adding an R to everything. It's like when GM was slapping the SS on anything... even the Malibu Maxx lol

SlickMcRick > UserNotFound 12/12/2014 at 15:18

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Wait what do ze Germans have to do with my sorrow? Are they involved in this pain I feel??

OPPOsaurus WRX > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 15:20

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i'll take the grey one. thats really nice. i dont like them with white roofs

Evil-B > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 15:20

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Shit did GM really do that? *****must google****

Evil-B > Evil-B 12/12/2014 at 15:22

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WOW, i must have seen one on in the wild but its such a blaaaaaaa car i never noticed.

CKeffer > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 15:22

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What I had wasn't a wagon, it was the "hatchback"

It had a shape similar to a sedan, but the whole back end lifted up, and with the rear seats folded down and the rear shelf out, it could hold a BUNCH of stuff. As for turbo4 vs V6...eh, the Mazda V6's had decent pull up top, but seriously lacked in low rpm grunt. What mag built a Mazdaspeed6 wagon btw, I had never heard of this project!

DoYouEvenShift > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 15:23

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My favorite is the 02 Trans Am, I put a small cam in it. It DDs great, has great throttle response, flat tq curve and still gets 15 mpg in town.

MIATAAAA > CKeffer 12/12/2014 at 15:26

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Great choice! It is a thing of beauty. I took pictures as soon as I saw my first one (below)!

Steve in Manhattan > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 15:26

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'97 SHO - I've heard of people having problems with the heads (I believe) on the V8 at around 60-70K, but mine went just shy of 100K w/ no issues at all. No one got fired on the SVX - my guess is the car was such a low volume that it didn't make sense to develop a 2nd transmission, assuming that Subaru didn't have a gearbox at the time that could handle the torque.

SlickMcRick > CKeffer 12/12/2014 at 15:30

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:-O. I learn more things on Oppo than I ever learned in school. And I can't seem to find it unfortunately. All I can find is the Mazdaspeed5 conversion. When they took a MS3 engine and drivetrain and stuffed it in the Mazda 5. I also like those little MPVS. It comes with a manual for goodness sake.

SlickMcRick > DoYouEvenShift 12/12/2014 at 15:32

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That's not bad at all. Thinking about how Pontiac got shafted makes me sad. GM just had to start badge engineering everything didn't they? Pontiac went down to the ground as soon as the Vibe came out. I think that was their low point.

SlickMcRick > Steve in Manhattan 12/12/2014 at 15:36

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You may have a point with that. Would be nice if they revisited this though. And I've read about that problem with the V8 myself. According to the forums you had to weld some spot on the head and you no longer had anything to worry about. I was never a fan of that body style. Too much roundness inside and outside the vehicle. It does look nice in green though I have to admit that.

stuttgartobsessed > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 15:43

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I would sell everything and live in it if, A) It actually existed, B) it, in this hypothetical world where it did actually exist, was sold in the US, because it probably wouldn't be.

My "SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY" Car is this:

An Audi RS6 Avant, with this:

And a 6spd.

I'm going to go cry in despair now.

punkgoose17 > CKeffer 12/12/2014 at 15:43

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Mazda should just make all of their trunks open like this. It looks like a sedan, label it as one for sedan prone Americans; they will keep coming back for new cars.

punkgoose17 > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 15:46

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If I could only pick one of the cars on my list, I want the Sonett 2 stroke just for the glorious noise, and fun!

punkgoose17 > punkgoose17 12/12/2014 at 15:46

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SlickMcRick > stuttgartobsessed 12/12/2014 at 15:46

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I'm not typically a German car fan but this right here is a combo made in heaven. Is there room for two in this dream of yours?

CKeffer > punkgoose17 12/12/2014 at 15:48

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I honestly agree. You get the sedan profile, but it's way more useful. The huge opening makes it easier to get luggage and other large items in and out of the trunk, and the ability to fold the rear seats flat and remove the shelf easily gives you the ability to carry and equivalent or greater amount of cargo than most crossovers. It was great, and I absolutely loved the design.

DoYouEvenShift > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 15:50

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Haha, the Toyota Matrix! Badge engineering to the extreme. Yeah, it makes me sad to think about it. I think theyll be back, they tried unloading Hummer and Saab, but Pontiac was off the table. Maybe not soon, but eventually.

Steve in Manhattan > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 15:52

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I just LOVED that body style. And I drove enough base Taurii on business trips to know how special the SHO was ... with the right set of tires and a winding road, it was a lot of fun despite being slushbox only.

burntartichoke > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 15:55

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On the other side of the Atlantic.

ranwhenparked > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 16:59

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A big RWD sedan with a large trunk, 6 passenger seating, a V8, and minimal other features. I'm talking about a heater, AM/FM radio, and that's pretty much it. Column shift transmission, wind up windows, manual locks, and a sticker price well south of $25,000.

Steve in Manhattan > CKeffer 12/12/2014 at 17:23

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6M, brown, and a diesel - this car could be everything to everyone.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 17:43

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This is why I bought a used E90 M3.

If they had sold an E91 M3, I'd buy that.

aquila121 > SlickMcRick 12/12/2014 at 19:36

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Honda S1000. Please God, let them offer it in the US; make it look just like this.

puppyknuckles > SlickMcRick 12/13/2014 at 07:27

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Two doors was good enough for me!

CKeffer > Steve in Manhattan 12/15/2014 at 09:34

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Lol, hell no, I'd much rather it in that beautiful red in the picture.